The Holden Belmont V8 is a 4 door saloon (sedan)-bodied car with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels.
The Holden Belmont V8 belongs to the HQ model family from Holden.
Powering the Holden Belmont V8 is an overhead valve, 4.1 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 185 bhp (188 PS/138 kW) at 4400 rpm and 355 N·m (262 lb·ft/36.2 kgm) at 2400 rpm respectively.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels by means of a 3 speed manual transmission.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater sedan/saloon | ||
| Number of doors | 4 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2819 mm | 111 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1529 mm | 60.2 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1529 mm | 60.2 inches | |
| Length | 4763 mm | 187.5 inches | |
| Width | 1880 mm | 74 inches | |
| Height | 1372 mm | 54 inches | |
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Kerb weight | |||
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 62.5 litres | 13.7 [16.5] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | GM | ||
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| Cylinders | V 8 in 90° vee | ||
| Capacity | 4.1 litre 4146 cc (253.004 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 92.1 × 77.8 mm
3.63 × 3.06 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output | 188 PS (185 bhp) (138 kW) at 4400 rpm |
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| maximum torque | 355 Nm (262 ft·lb) (36.2 kgm) at 2400 rpm |
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| Specific output | 33.3 kW/litre 45.2 ps/litre 44.6 bhp/litre 0.73 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque |
85.62 Nm/litre
1.03 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 9:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 Bendix-Stromberg carburettor | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1076 kPa (156.1 psi) | ||
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| crankshaft bearings | 5 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 518.25 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
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| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
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| chassis | |||
| Engine position | front | ||
| Engine layout | longitudinal | ||
| Drive wheels | rear wheel drive | ||
| Torque split | N/A | ||
| Steering | |||
| turns lock-to-lock | |||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | |||
| Wheel size rear | |||
| Tyres front | 6.95-14 | ||
| Tyres rear | 6.95-14 | ||
| Brakes F/R | Dr/Dr | ||
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| Gearbox | 3 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.08 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 832777 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | 80269 | ||
| Model family | HQ | ||
| RAC rating | 42.1 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1971 Holden Belmont V8 added 2025-06-01. Last modified 2025-06-01. |
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